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Some people were born to take the stage when the stakes are the highest and when the audience expects the most. Steve Gilliland is one of those people. As a master storyteller, he uses the power of humor to help teachers understand and embrace serious issues, and in the brief span of a staff development program, he both entertains and empowers his audience. To the superintendent or principal, he is a dream come true – a consummate professional who is easy to work with. He speaks to more than 250,000 people annually and has shared the platform with such distinguished people as Dr. Ken Blanchard; Pat Summit, Rudolph Giuliani, Bruce Jenner, and Jack Canfield, founder and co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul. His passion is to bring laughter to people while slipping simple nuggets of truth into their hearts, giving them courage to take a look at their challenges, and enabling them to begin to conquer them. Whether he is kicking off a new school year or a district wide convocation, Steve helps people open doors to success in their careers, their relationships, and their lives.

Areas of Expertise:

Staff Development – Reignite Passion & Redefine Focus
Motivation – Enjoy The Ride™
Leadership – Care Enough to Know and Know Enough to Care
Teamwork – Exchange Autonomy for Collective Authority

The burning desire to make a difference for students and persist and persevere defines your level of effectiveness. Passion means being able to take the frustration, the roadblocks, the disappointments, and the endless stress and still want to come to work each day determined to turn vision into reality. When you teach with passion you are able to inspire and still hold people accountable. Without a passionate commitment, educators cannot last in a leadership role because the needs are often beyond the resources to meet them. Being a successful teacher is not a thing you acquire or achieve. Rather, it is a journey you take your whole career. This humorous, heartfelt, and insightful program is designed to unify a school (or a district) around a few core outcomes it wants for all students. If you are tired of planning, or attending, the same old in-service day, then this program is for you.

Many people are being robbed, but the culprit hasn’t been arrested. Who is this elusive criminal? Negativism! It is a thief robbing life of adventure and joy affecting every institution of society. Bad attitudes can cost you plenty in terms of productivity and morale. Because not only do problem employees perform poorly, they make it tough for

everyone else to do their jobs, too. Steve Gilliland, CSP who has taught millions of people to enjoy the ride, will show you how to turn negative attitudes into positive behaviors and problems into opportunities. Armed with information you glean from this session you’ll be on your way to finding win-win solutions that will have you and your colleagues working effectively – together.

Although there are no universal rules to help you in the game of leadership, this program shares a universal wisdom that, once understood and embraced, contributes to meaningful relationships with us and others, at work and in the home. Steve Gilliland reminds us that there are no mistakes in leadership, only lessons that are repeated. Steve uncovers the secret that great leaders already know and details in twelve rules what you need to do to truly inspire and motivate others. No matter where you are on the leadership ladder, If Leadership is a Game, These are the Rules will inspire you to inspire others.

“I have four words for you…You were just awesome! As I’m sure you could tell from the warm reception and standing ovation you received from our audience of over 1,500 elementary administrators, your message and practical insights on how to find joy in all of life’s adventures was inspiring.” Tray Kendrick, Ed. D., Chief Learning Officer Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association Austin, Texas

“I have been involved in many past staff development activities. This is the first time I can remember the day ending with the entire auditorium full of teachers giving a standing ovation, wanting to hear more. Thank you for sharing your gifts with our school district.” Pete Valamides, Principal Heritage Middle School Colleyville, Texas